Peter O’Neill has been appointed Queensland’s new industrial relations commissioner.
Category: Industrial Relations
CSIRO to cut up to 500 jobs
The CSIRO is cutting hundreds of jobs as the national science agency seeks to reel in $100 million worth of operating costs.
NSW public servants ordered back to the office
The NSW Premier’s Department has issued a circular to government agencies saying it’s time for employees to return to the office.
Govt accused of outsourcing sparkies while underpaying Parliament House staff
Unions say poorly paid electricians at Parliament House are working alongside industry-competitive contractors.
End in sight in APS wage tussle as union endorses latest offer
The CPSU has recommended members accept the Commonwealth’s latest pay offer.
Essential Services Fund to provide $3.6b for frontline workers
The NSW Government will establish a $3.6 billion Essential Services Fund to pay for wages growth for front line workers.
Workplace agreement sets new benchmarks for sector
A new workplace agreement doubles domestic violence leave for City of Newcastle staff.
WA local govt to come under state employment laws
All local governments workers in WA will be covered by state employment laws from 2023.
Concern about CSIRO job cuts as consultants engaged
CSIRO staff are concerned that a review by a management consultancy will result in job cuts.
Migrants trapped in ‘slave-like’ conditions at Aussie farms
A special investigation into worker exploitation in Australia’s fruit-picking sector.